I have a lot of problems with leakage and dripping and regularly changing underwear any help or suggestions ,please help...
if I take a bath the pouch gets wet and starts to leak ,I would not feel comfortable swimming...
I was wondering if any one had a solution for bathing or swimming with a ostomy pouch...
what is the best remedy for odor in the pouch without harming the stoma...
I have an ileostomy and I am on oral chemo my skin around my stoma is red and inflamed and slight bleeding around my stoma ,are there any solutions for this Thank you...
after an ileostomy are nuts safe to eat?...
Thanks everyone for their replies but I use a lot of tape on my Convatec one piece which would get very wet and not stay on am I the only one using tape and is there any type of pouch cover available...
Has anyone have tips for showering on a regular schedule ? I have a ileostomy and only shower when I change that is every 5 or 6 days Edited to add a subject line :)...
thank you blueglass great information ,what is a NG tube...
I have had a couple of blockage with my ileostomy leading to stomach pains vomiting and I was wondering is it wrong food and what are some of the solutions to unblock and when should you go to the...
I had a ileostomy last year and lost a lot of weight I dont remember the amounts but people were shocked at my appearance , I had no appetite I just had lots of liquids but it will all get better,...
rdm did you have any side affects with the oral chemo?...
Thank you for your reply I am due to start 3 months on xeloda . I am concerned about the side affects .did you have many and how did you handle them ? would you be allowed to have a glass of wine...
Has any one experienced taking chemo in tablet form ? how does it affect your ileostomy I have to take two per day for 3 months . Would love to hear from some one...
I had an ileostomy August 2013 for rectal cancer now a new tumor has appeared plus cancer has spread into my liver I will have 6 months chemo anyone else experienced this ,I am really scared. I am a...
I had an ileostomy August 2013 and in the last 2 months have had a lot of spasms and mucus and a little blood I told my doctor he did not seemed to concerned I am due for a scope in Sept for a...
I am planing my first vacation which has a lot car travel my ileostomy requires a lot of emptying any tips for hotels and washrooms and what to have with you :...
Sometimes I get a leakage in bed usually 4 or 5 am I am planning a vacation and I am concerned about this happening in hotels or friends home any one have any good tips ,...
That is exactly what happens and that is the very bag, could you recommend a better one,thank you for the reply...
with regards to leaking through filter I contacted Convatec and they said people with liquidy poop should not use filter bags They replaced the bags with no filters, also what do people do if the...
I was wondering if flushing a ostomy bag with a filter causes leakage through the filter...
I had ileostomy surgery last august recently I have strong feelings that I have to use the bathroom and is very uncomfortable is this usual and how long does it go on for...